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Perspectives in neoadjuvant immunotherapy in melanoma | 2 hrs 1
This video was recorded at the 2025 Melanoma and Skin Cancer Nurse Symposium, hosted by Melanoma Institute Australia.
In this recorded session focusing on neoadjuvant immunotherapy in melanoma, our multidisciplinary experts share their perspectives as a Medical Oncologist (Prof Georgina Long AO), CNCs (Shahn Coburn and Rebecca Biviano) and Surgical Oncologist (Prof Alexander van Akkooi).
Topics covered include:- Why neoadjuvant therapy
- Pathological response – a valuable response assessment
- Eligibility
- The nursing role (med onc and surgical)
- Evolution of surgical intervention
- Logistics of neoadjuvant therapy and importance of multidisciplinary team
The session concludes with a multidisciplinary case study discussion chaired by Michelle Rosano and featuring all speakers plus Clinical Psychologist (Dr Lisa Gomes).
CERTIFICATE
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SPEAKERS
Prof Georgina Long AO
Co-Medical Director, Melanoma Institute Australia | Chair, Melanoma Medical Oncology and Translational Research, Melanoma Institute Australia and Royal North Shore Hospital, The University of Sydney | 2024 Joint Australian of the Year
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Shahn Coburn
Surgical Clinical Nurse Consultant, Melanoma Institute Australia
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Rebecca Biviano
Medical Oncology Clinical Nurse Consultant, Melanoma Institute Australia
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Prof Alexander van Akkooi
Associate Professor in Melanoma Surgical Oncology, Melanoma Institute Australia and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, The University of Sydney
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Dr Lisa Gomes
Senior Clinical Psychologist, Melanoma Institute Australia
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CHAIR
Michelle Rosano
National Melanoma Nurse Program Education Manager, Melanoma Institute Australia
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